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Frankfort, IL – Storm Damage Clean-Up Continues
Frankfort, IL – Crews have been working tirelessly since last night to address the storm damage in Frankfort. Efforts are currently focused on clearing roadways and removing hazards on public property. According to village officials, private contractors hired by residents should handle the debris removal from private properties. Branch...
Update on July 15 Storm Damage
If you are in need of emergency assistance, call 911. If you are without power, please report it to ComEd at 800-EDISON1 or at www.ComEd.com. If you need a place to stay cool, Village Hall opens at 8:30 a.m., the Flossmoor Public Library opens at 9:30 a.m., and a Cook County Cooling Center is open at the Markham Courthouse now through 4:30 p.m. (Cooling Centers)
Woman dies after tree falls on Northwest Indiana home during severe storms
CHICAGO (CBS) — A woman was killed after a tree fell on a home during severe storms near Cedar Lake, Indiana, Monday night. The National Weather Service reported at least ten tornadoes on the ground Monday night as dangerous storms hit the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana for a second night. Cedar Lake Police Chief William Fisher said police and firefighters responded to the home at 8902 W. 141st Lane, in a heavily wooded area, around 10 p.m., after receiving a 911 call that a person was injured when a large tree fell on the home.Cedar Lake Fire Chief Todd Wilkening said...
Chicago weather: Strong storms spark tornado warnings, take out power for more than 300K across area
A strong line of storms moving through the Chicago area sparked a number of tornado warnings Monday night.For the latest coverage on this story, please click hereABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchA Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Lake County (IL) until 12:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday.Storms initially developed near the Iowa border and moved east toward Chicago, ABC7 Chicago meteorologists said. The storms reached the far western suburbs around 8 p.m. and arrived in Chicago after 9 p.m.All of Cook County is under a Tornado Warning until 10 p.m. Monday, a rare occurrence.ABC7 Chicago meteorologists...
Dolton meetings devolve into chaos while residents decry village hall lockdowns
It’s become more difficult for residents of south suburban Dolton to attend village board meetings. They now face roadblocks, barricades, long lines, capacity limits, metal detectors and a heavy police presence that some say is being deployed to discourage opposition to Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
1st suburban Cook County Restorative Justice Court opens in Sauk Village, following Chicago's lead
A second chance is being offered for young people in south suburban Sauk Village. A court focused on restorative justice has opened.It's an expansion of a program in the city, with a goal of reducing the number of repeat offenders.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch"We let the participants see the decision they made, there can be better decision-making and that they can restore not only within their community, but everybody else's community," said Andrea Boler, a case manager with the Cook County Restorative Justice Program.Next month, a peace circle will include young people, ages 18-26, accused...
Cook County opens cooling centers as heat index soars to 100 degrees
CHICAGO - Cook County is opening cooling centers due to a forecast of heat indexes reaching up to 100 degrees from Sunday through Tuesday. The centers will be available 24 hours a day, starting at 7 a.m. on July 14 and running through 4:30 p.m. on July 16. They are located at the Skokie, Maywood, and Markham Courthouses.
GreatNews.Life Student Voices: Munster explodes with fireworks
Construction is a never ending cycle everywhere you go. Construction workers have built work buildings, apartments, and restaurants in different areas of the Town of Munster. More people are moving into Munster and get to enjoy the newly updated area. There were many potholes and bumps in the road, but...
Hammond seeking proposals for Rimbach Square development
The city of Hammond is seeking a developer for its “Rimbach Square” project. The city and its redevelopment commission have issued a new request for proposals for the block bounded by Rimbach St., Sibley St., Hohman Ave. and Morton Ct. The city wants to see a multi-family residential...
First Bird, Additional WNV Mosquito Cases Detected in Will County
The Will County Health Department’s Environmental Health division announced additional batches of mosquitoes and a dead bird have tested positive for West Nile Virus [WNV]. Mosquitoes that tested positive for WNV have been found in Joliet, Homer Glen, Shorewood, and Lockport. A dead bird that tested positive for WNV was found in Crest Hill. Will County residents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquito bites and mosquito-borne diseases. No human cases of West Nile virus have been reported so far this year.
Severe weather leaves thousands without power, Joliet's downtown in disarray
JOLIET, Ill. - A severe storm rolled through Will County leaving thousands without power and Joliet's downtown in disarray. The National Weather Service said the storm moved through Joliet, Lockport and New Lenox just before 9:30 a.m. with 70 mph wind gusts and pea-sized hail. The Joliet Police Department said...
New pickleball courts open in Schultz Park
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2024) – Lansing pickleball players now have a second venue to call home. On Monday the Lan-Oak Park District announced the opening of new pickleball courts at Schultz Park, located at Schultz Dr. and Ada St. Four pickleball courts replace the single tennis court that was positioned near the southwest corner of the park.
Lake County Parks and Recreation hosts an afternoon of music and vintage baseball at Deep River County Park
On Sunday, July 14, Lake County Parks and Recreation hosted its Music and Baseball event at Deep River County Park. The Legacy Foundation, a Lake County-based community enrichment foundation, sponsored a concert by the South Shore Brass Band. Assembled in front of Deep River County Park’s gazebo, the band offered up a varied selection of toe-tapping tunes. Attendees then headed over to the park’s very own Grinder Field to watch the Deep River Grinders and Danville, Illinois’ Vermillion Voles face off in a 1858-style vintage baseball game. Attendees of all ages enjoyed hot dogs, cookies, and ice-cold Sioux City Sarsaparilla, a Deep River County Park special.
Village Board agendas 7/16/24 – Evening begins with Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m.
LANSING, Ill. (July 13, 2024) – The July 16 Lansing Village Board meetings begin earlier than usual because of the Public Hearing scheduled before the regular board meeting. The Public Hearing for the proposed 2025 budget will begin at 5:30 p.m. The regular board meeting and the Committee of the Whole meeting will follow, each meeting starting as the previous one ends.
Library Board Agenda: Disposal of toddler chair, By-laws update, teacher library cards, and more
LANSING, Ill. (July 15, 2024) – The meeting of the Lansing Public Library Board of Trustees begins at 6:30 p.m. in the quiet study area of the library. Motion to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting on June 20, 2024. Motion to approve June and July 2024...
This Indiana educator created a literary journal for Indiana teens. Here’s why.
Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township districts, and statewide education news.Once Ben Boruff decided to try teaching, he never looked back.Now, he’s been teaching for 11 years, five of those at Munster High School in northwest Indiana.An English and creative writing teacher who works mostly with juniors and seniors, Boruff also is the sponsor of multiple student clubs, including one focused on poetry and another on Dungeons & Dragons.Every time a student asks him to help with a club, Boruff sees it as an honor. Plus, it gives...
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